Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
NOTE: Care should be used when removing O2 sensor as damage will occur to the 02 sensor and its wire.IMPORTANT: O2 sensor may be difficult to remove at temperatures below 48°C (120°F). Care should be used so as to not damage threads in exhaust manifold.
REMOVAL:
IMPORTANT: If exhaust manifold is hot care should be exercised when removing O2 sensor as to avoid personal injury.
1. Ignition "OFF."
2. Electrical connector.
3. O2 sensor from exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION:
IMPORTANT: The O2 sensor comes with anti-seize coating on the new sensor. Care should be used as to not remove any of this coating.
1. O2 sensor to exhaust manifold.
2. Torque to 41 N-m (30 lb. ft.).
3. Electrical connector.